Economy
The hidden cost of 'fairness' in NZ finance law
Analysis: How legal requirements that NZ financial institutions treat consumers "fairly" raises questions about subjectivity, regulatory power and consumer choice.
Why isn't my rent a tax-deductible expense - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Evening business for 30 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026
Will Labour rescue National from its scrap with New Zealand First and support the Free Trade Agreement with India? We talk to Labour's trade man Damien O'Connor; Thanks Donald but no thanks ... New… Audio
Midday Business News for 30 January 2025
Midday Business News for 30 January 2025. Audio
Big cities drive up consumer confidence in latest survey
Aucklanders were much more positive, but Wellingtonians the most upbeat.
What next for Newmarket as 'emo' Twenty-Seven Names goes?
Another big name is leaving Newmarket, but the local business association says things are looking up for the Auckland shopping district.
Could this be the year NZX stops being left behind?
For the decade until 2020, the NZX was one of the best performing share markets globally. But since 2020, it has lagged.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January 2026
Winston Peters has intensified his attack on his own government's Free Trade Agreement with India claiming up to 20,000 Indians will be able to come into the country and the agreement will result in… Audio
Biggest bank downgrades house price forecast
But new research shows not everyone is feeling the same way.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026
Attorney General and Defence Minister Judith Collins, a former leader of the National Party, will retire from politics and not stand again aver the November election; Judith Collins was first elected… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Audio
Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Latest business news for 28 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Early business chat for 28 January 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Why single people are feeling the financial crunch
Single older people are bearing the brunt of rising prices, and women may be particularly hard hit.
Interest rate hikes 'could happen as soon as May'
Inflation data for the December quarter came in stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
Evening business for 27 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026
Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington; Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from… Audio
Jobs market improving, bodes well for employment - BNZ
The jobs market is showing early signs of improvement, according to BNZ, which it said should lead to lower unemployment.
